Bethel Airport — Bethel, United States
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Distance & flight time from BET
Bethel Airport
Bethel Airport, coded BET, sits in Bethel, Alaska, a hub community in the roadless Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of the state's southwest. Elevation at the field measures 126 feet, and three runways make up the layout, a larger number than many similarly sized facilities and a reflection of Bethel's role connecting smaller bush communities scattered across the delta that have no highway access at all. Bethel itself sits along the Kuskokwim River and functions as the regional center for numerous Yup'ik villages reachable only by small aircraft, boat, or snowmobile depending on the season. Freight, mail, and passenger traffic bound for these outlying settlements typically routes through BET before continuing on smaller commuter planes.
Runways at Bethel Airport (BET)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 6400 ft (1951 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASPH-F |
| 01R/19L | 4000 ft (1219 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASPH-G |
| 12/30 | 1858 ft (566 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | GRVL-G |
Radio frequencies for Bethel Airport (BET)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 119.8 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 125.2 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF/BETHEL WX | 118.7 MHz |
| FSS | KENAI RDO | 122.65 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| MISC | TWEB | 114.1 MHz |
| OPS | NG OPS | 124.65 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.7 MHz |
Airports near Bethel Airport (BET)
- Aniak Airport (ANI) — 151.9 km (94.4 mi)
- Holy Cross Airport (HCR) — 191.1 km (118.7 mi)
- Platinum Airport (PTU) — 195.9 km (121.7 mi)
- Anvik Airport (ANV) — 225.0 km (139.8 mi)
- Cape Newenham LRRS Airport (EHM) — 237.6 km (147.6 mi)
- Aleknagik / New Airport (WKK) — 244.3 km (151.8 mi)
- Mekoryuk Airport (MYU) — 246.2 km (153.0 mi)
- Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport (CZF) — 250.5 km (155.7 mi)
Residents of Yukon-Kuskokwim villages booking travel to Anchorage or beyond almost always see BET listed as a connecting point on their itinerary. Cargo shippers moving groceries and mail into the delta's roadless communities also rely on this code when tracking freight through the regional hub.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bethel Airport?
The IATA code for Bethel Airport is BET.
What is the ICAO code for Bethel Airport?
The ICAO code for Bethel Airport is PABE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.